as in aristocrat
a man or woman of high birth or social position
one need not be a blue blood to enjoy the amenities at the Royal Crown Hotel
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Recent Examples of blue blood
Abe was one of Japan’s most influential politicians A political blue blood, Abe was Japan’s longest-serving postwar leader, holding power for nine years before stepping down in 2021.
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Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Their blue blood literally determines the quality of life-saving medicines.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But Saturday’s win over a blue blood was a big step to help SMU build a resume worthy of an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time in nine years.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs have won four Super Bowls, tied with blue bloods such as the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
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Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Their blue blood literally determines the quality of life-saving medicines.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But Saturday’s win over a blue blood was a big step to help SMU build a resume worthy of an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time in nine years.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs have won four Super Bowls, tied with blue bloods such as the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blue blood
Noun
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In 1999, the Labour government of then-Prime Minister Tony Blair evicted most of the 750 hereditary peers, though 92 were allowed to remain temporarily to avoid an aristocrats’ rebellion.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Education levels fell not only among soldiers, but among officers, aristocrats, and even emperors.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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There’s also just one overwhelming evil force in this play — the Nazis — whereas Dumas had his musketeers fighting not just ruthless government officials but royalty, religious leaders and nobles.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The one thing about this show, the nobles, the kings and queens are all terribly interesting.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Blue blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blue%20blood. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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